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Bolognese Sauce

This is the BEST bolognese sauce recipe and it’s so easy to make. Meaty, savory, and full of depth and richness, this one’s a keeper.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
1 hr 10 mins
Total Time
1 hr 55 mins
Servings: 16 servings
Calories: 120 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • 4 oz pancetta (chopped (or center cut bacon))
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 1 small onion (chopped)
  • 1/2 cup celery (minced)
  • 1/2 cup carrots (minced)
  • 1 lb 95% lean ground beef
  • 1/4 cup white wine
  • 2 - 28 oz cans crushed tomatoes (I love Tuttorosso)
  • 1 bay leaf
  • salt and fresh pepper
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 1/2 cup Half & Half

Instructions

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  1. In a deep heavy saute pan, sauté pancetta until fat melts.
  2. Add butter, onions, celery and carrots and cook on medium-low heat until soft, about 5 minutes.
  3. Increase flame to medium-high, add meat, season with salt and pepper and sauté until browned.
  4. Add wine, cook until it reduces down, about 3-4 minutes.
  5. Add tomatoes and bay leaf. Simmer covered on low, at least 1-1/2 to 2 hours, stirring occasionally.
  6. Add half & half and parsley, cook 2 minutes longer.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1/2 cup Calories 120kcal (6%) Carbohydrates 8g (3%) Protein 7.5g (15%) Fat 5g (8%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Cholesterol 77.5mg (26%) Sodium 335mg (14%) Fiber 0.3g (1%) Sugar 4g (8%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 16servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 120

% Daily Value*

Serving 1/2 cup
Calories 120kcal 6%
Carbohydrates 8g 3%
Protein 7.5g 15%
Fat 5g 8%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Cholesterol 77.5mg 26%
Sodium 335mg 14%
Fiber 0.3g 1%
Sugar 4g 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.